- Maldives DMC since 2006
- Direct contract with Cocoon
- Air + sea transfer coordinated
- CuisineJapanese, Asian
- StyleÀ la Carte
- SettingSpecialty restaurant with breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean
- DressSmart Casual
- ReservationRequired
- AtollLhaviyani Atoll
About Japanese Garden
JAPANESE GARDEN is dedicated to authentic Japanese flavors with a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean. Authentic Japanese cuisine crafted by expert chefs.
Part of the dining roster at Cocoon, Lhaviyani Atoll, this japanese, asian restaurant runs a à la carte format · specialty restaurant with breathtaking view of the indian ocean setting. Dress code: smart casual.
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The Cocoon experience
Cocoon Maldives occupies the island of Ookolhufinolhu in Lhaviyani Atoll and is reached by a 35-minute seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport, or alternatively by a combined domestic flight via Felivaru followed by a 20-minute speedboat. Opened in December 2016, Cocoon is recognised as the first…
Getting there
Cocoon is reached by seaplane (35 min) from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Lhaviyani Atoll.
Daylight-only seaplane operations (06:00–15:30) mean late-arriving long-haul flights may require an overnight in Malé before continuing — Resortlife coordinates the full air-and-sea chain when you book through us.
Questions about Japanese Garden
What cuisine does Japanese Garden serve?
Japanese Garden at Cocoon serves Japanese, Asian in a à la carte format, set specialty restaurant with breathtaking view of the indian ocean. The menu rotates with seasonal sourcing — Resortlife can share current dishes on request.Do I need to reserve a table at Japanese Garden?
Yes — reservations are required at Japanese Garden, typically booked in-resort the day before. Resortlife can flag preferred slots to the resort before your arrival when you book the stay through us.Is there a dress code at Japanese Garden?
Japanese Garden operates a smart casual dress code. Most Maldivian resort dining errs on smart-casual after sunset; pack accordingly.Is Japanese Garden included in resort meal plans?
Inclusion depends on the board basis you book — full-board (FB) and all-inclusive (AI) packages at Cocoon cover the main resort restaurants, while specialty venues like Japanese Garden sometimes carry a per-cover supplement or sit on a paid dine-around credit. Resortlife confirms the current inclusion rules at quote.Where is Japanese Garden located?
Japanese Garden is one of the dining venues at Cocoon, set in Lhaviyani Atoll. Specialty dining in resort settings is typically a 5–10 minute walk or buggy ride from the villa accommodation.
Reserve at Japanese Garden
Specialty restaurants at Cocoon are typically reserved in-resort once you check in, but Resortlife can flag preferences (theme nights, chef's table, private dining) with the resort before arrival when you book your stay through us.